Legault had an up-and-down first round that included five birdies and three bogeys, while both Dunphy and Feltmate scored eagles, on No. 12 and No. 13 respectively.

Alone in fifth position is Travis Soucoup, 16, of Sussex, N.B., who sits at 1-under par 71.

In the girls division, Meghan McDougall, 18, of Markham, Ont. leads by three shots over Emily Romkey, 17, of Fall River, N.B. McDougall sits at 1-over par 73 after three birdies and four bogeys on the day, while Romkey sits at 4-over par 76 thanks to four birdies, six bogeys, and one double bogey.

Krysta Schaus, 17, of Fredericton and Marie-France Finn, 18, of Memramcook, N.B. are currently tied for third position at 6-over par 78.

In a three-way tie for fifth place at 7-over par 79 sits Alexandra LeBlanc, 17, of Moncton, N.B., Morgan Matchett, 18, of Miramichi, N.B., and Cassandra Paynter, 18, of Charlottetown.

The event is a 54-hole stroke play competition that continues Wednesday and Thursday.

The top six competitors in the junior boys division earn exemptions into the 2012 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, which will take place from July 30 to Aug. 3 at Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater, N.S.

The junior girls champion earn an exemption into the 2012 Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, which will be held at River Spirit Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. from July 30 to Aug. 3.